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1853 N.-Y. Daily Times 17 Dec. 4 The seam is perfectly finished on both sides, is stronger than hand-stitching, and far more regular.

1967 Changing Times Dec. 9/2 Hand stitching is considered better, and you can spot it by irregular stitches and a knotted end of the thread.

2004 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 17 June d8/6 Monogramming..has become faster and easier than old-fashioned hand-stitching, thanks to digital machinery.